Monthly report on Italian economy no

The recent slowdown in emerging economies and in the euro area led to a reduction in Italian export which, along with depressed internal demand, is […]

Business confidence

In October 2014 the composite business confidence climate index (IESI, Istat Economic Sentiment Indicator) increased to 89.3 from 86.9 in September. The confidence index in […]

Consumer confidence

In October the confidence climate index decreased slightly from 101.9 to 101.4. All the components decreased: economic from 105.4 to 101.3, personal from 101.5 to […]

Monthly report on Italian economy no

The Italian economy continues to experience difficulties, while euro area GDP growth remains weak. Subdued output growth reflects internal demand gaps, in particular a continued […]

Business confidence

In September 2014 the composite business confidence climate index (IESI, Istat Economic Sentiment Indicator) decreased to 86.6 from 88.1 in August. The confidence index in […]

Consumer confidence

In September the confidence climate index increased slightly from 101.9 to 102.0. The economic component decreased from 107.5 to 105.6, the personal component increased from […]

Monthly report on Italian economy no

In the first semester of 2014 economic activity has slowed reflecting both the negative contribution of investment and low level of export. The fall in […]

Business confidence

In August 2014 the composite business confidence climate index (IESI, Istat Economic Sentiment Indicator) decreased to 88.2 from 90.8 in July. The confidence index in […]

Consumer confidence

In August the confidence climate index decreased from 104.4 to 101.9. The reduction is explained by all components economic, personal, current and future that decreased […]

Monthly report on Italian economy no

The recovery in economic activity is slower than expected. Overall, household and business surveys provide a mixed picture while first positive results emerge in the […]